Is being healthy and in-shape helpful on the SAT Test?
People often refer to the SAT as a marathon, and just like any race it requires a strong level of mental fortitude and the ability to maintain focus in unpredictable and adverse conditions. This similarity between high octane sports and SAT Tests represent one of the reasons behind the fact that athletes tend to score higher on the SAT exam than non-athletes of a similar academic aptitude. In addition, exercise in general makes you smarter and thus a better SAT Test-taker. Strenuous physical activity releases endorphins that act like brain candy – they help you stay sharp as you synthesize all the information you need to get a great SAT exam score.
When it comes to nutrition, discipline is rewarded on the SAT Test. What you eat – particularly during the exam – can influence your SAT Test score dramatically. CATES sees this in action all the time. Through our experience in running mock-tests every weekend for years, we have found that most students tend to run out of gas on sections 6, 7, and 8 of the SAT exam. These same students pick it back up in section 9 and 10 of the SAT Test because they feel the conclusion of the test coming and get rewarded by their bodies with an adrenaline rush. So, how do you get over the hump? If you eat a healthy snack at the first break of the exam, like a protein bar or banana, the energy will kick in about an hour later and carry you through sections 6, 7, and 8 of the SAT exam. Eating right and exercising allows you to perform at your optimum throughout the entire experience of the SAT exam.